I am so thankful that I married a man who understands the true meaning of being a daddy.... Bobby makes me fall in love with him over and over every time I see him with our girls. He possesses the gentleness and tenderness that it takes to raise three girls. I know it is mushy, but I think dad's need to be praised for the hard work that it takes to raise a family.
Today, my sweet husband was working on a roof- not because this is glamorous or he just likes manual labor, but because he is working to provide for our family. This is just one of the many things he does that makes him a wonderful father... a daddy to our girls. He is just as sweet and kind to me as well ... He takes care of all us and never complains. He comes home with a smile and gives us all hugs and kisses. He doesn't ask for much, just for us to be happy. I am very lucky to have married my hero. I love you Bobby... Thank you for this beautiful life. xoxo
Brought To Tears....
This morning I sat down to have a much needed cup of coffee and saw the faces of my three little girls.... engrossed in the TV show they were watching... I was suddenly brought to tears! God spoke to me in this moment... in my heart I heard the words " You are a blessed mom." Yes, I am ... blessed beyond words. I know that I am blessed so why am I constantly complaining and worrying about things? I take for granted the joys like snuggling with my girls on the couch or watching them play and I focus on the worries of my life. I gripe about the lack of sleep and feel jealousy over other people taking vacations or living in big expensive houses. I loose sleep over the lack of money in our checking account and how to pay all the bills and I forget that God has never forsaken my family. Yes, I am blessed but often times I do not bless others.
Lately, I have been thinking about how the gripes and worries must be how the devil gets his "hooks or horns" into my life. I know that when I am feeling down, I do not share a good Christian attitude. I can be tense and cranky... difficult to be around- now people who know me are going to laugh at this statement! This is not a news flash to most!! I realize though, that the people I really hurt with this attitude are my daughters. I see my oldest mirroring this behavior and I am shamed that I have taught her how to be a worry wort and take her frustrations out on others.
Being a Christian mom adds some pressure- I need to model God's Love to my daughters, and God's love isn't something you can fake. You have to genuinely reach out to others with kindness and compassion and not because you want something in return. Being a Godly mother means teaching and showing my daughters the rewards of being a Christian. Praying with them and in front of them... not just telling them to pray... Helping others even when they do not want your help or are thankful for your help... not just saying that they need help and then walking away. I want for my girls to grow up with the knowledge that God is the one to turn too when your scared and lonely- he never forsakes his children.
I am honored to be a Christian... honored that with all my faults, God still loves me. I don't deserve this, but so very thankful for it. I am also honored that I have these blessings in my life- my faith, grace, and hope...
Lately, I have been thinking about how the gripes and worries must be how the devil gets his "hooks or horns" into my life. I know that when I am feeling down, I do not share a good Christian attitude. I can be tense and cranky... difficult to be around- now people who know me are going to laugh at this statement! This is not a news flash to most!! I realize though, that the people I really hurt with this attitude are my daughters. I see my oldest mirroring this behavior and I am shamed that I have taught her how to be a worry wort and take her frustrations out on others.
Being a Christian mom adds some pressure- I need to model God's Love to my daughters, and God's love isn't something you can fake. You have to genuinely reach out to others with kindness and compassion and not because you want something in return. Being a Godly mother means teaching and showing my daughters the rewards of being a Christian. Praying with them and in front of them... not just telling them to pray... Helping others even when they do not want your help or are thankful for your help... not just saying that they need help and then walking away. I want for my girls to grow up with the knowledge that God is the one to turn too when your scared and lonely- he never forsakes his children.
I am honored to be a Christian... honored that with all my faults, God still loves me. I don't deserve this, but so very thankful for it. I am also honored that I have these blessings in my life- my faith, grace, and hope...
Time to get started... again!
11 March 2012
I fell in love with blogging and then got sidetracked... well, actually we moved and I got pregnant with Adyson!! Seems that time just continually gets away from me. I just read this poster on Pintrest that said something to the effect of not forgetting to live while your busy living. So true! I started this blogging process for my girls... so they could read and know what was going on in their lives... so, it is time to get started... again!!
Alivia is quite the DIVA! She wants to dress up and play with my makeup- she is also very sensitive and willing to give up the things she enjoys to make her sisters happy. Audrey (Gracie Bell) really capitalizes on this! Gracie knows that if she screams loud enough and makes enough noise, Alivia will give in. This worries me!! I don't want either of them to think this is okay... how do I stop it? Being a parents is so hard!! Gracie is a fun little girl who is witty and willing to try anything once. She is a dare devil who scares me on a daily basis! She is so funny!! Adyson is everyone's dream baby... except she refuses to take a bottle and is a terrible sleeper! I decided to nurse Adyson and honestly it has been the best experience, but it is taking a toll on my sleeping!!
All in all, my sweet babies are growing healthy and happy... making everyday a miracle.
Alivia is quite the DIVA! She wants to dress up and play with my makeup- she is also very sensitive and willing to give up the things she enjoys to make her sisters happy. Audrey (Gracie Bell) really capitalizes on this! Gracie knows that if she screams loud enough and makes enough noise, Alivia will give in. This worries me!! I don't want either of them to think this is okay... how do I stop it? Being a parents is so hard!! Gracie is a fun little girl who is witty and willing to try anything once. She is a dare devil who scares me on a daily basis! She is so funny!! Adyson is everyone's dream baby... except she refuses to take a bottle and is a terrible sleeper! I decided to nurse Adyson and honestly it has been the best experience, but it is taking a toll on my sleeping!!
All in all, my sweet babies are growing healthy and happy... making everyday a miracle.
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